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Tormach PCNC 440 CNC Metal Mill

Item Hazard Band
Hazard Class 2 - Lacerations, and burn, Injuries requiring professional medical assistance
Requirements for Use
Required Badges

Advanced Metal CNC

This badge is required to use the Tormach PCNC 440.

Unlike many other badges this can't be learned in a single session. 

To earn this badge your options are:

1. Earn both the Shapeoko CNC and the Bridgeport Badge, take the metal CNC class when offered (or request a private class).

2. Submit evidence of professional/education experiences with a similar machine and then pass test out with facilitator.

Prerequisite
Badge Prerequisite
Shapeoko Mill
Bridgeport
Watch Video
Documentation
Training_Documentation
Submit Metal CNC Training and Experience Documentation
Pass Quiz
Submit documentation or complete a workshop
Facilitator Checkout

Community Facilitators are volunteers who to advise MakeHaven members on projects and show members how to use the tools.

Facilitator hours will be BY APPOINTMENT during their listed hours. To make an appointment, contact the facilitator directly via Slack. To prevent unnecessary space access during the pandemic, facilitators will not be in the space unless they have an appointment. Note that some facilitators are available only for online virtual appointments at this time. Any questions please email info@makehaven.org.

Community Facilitators are volunteers who to advise MakeHaven members on projects and show members how to use the tools.
Estimated Minutes for Checkout
120 Minutes
Special Requirements

Eye Protection

Eye protection at or surpassing the ANSI Z87.1-2015 standard for specific tools, as well as at all times when in wood or machine shop.

Secure Loose Items

Including sleeves, headphones, hoodie strings,  long hair.

Closed-Toe Shoes

Closed toed shoes are required.

Instructions for Use

Ensure tool dimensions are set since they are different lengths.

We strongly suggest getting familiar with the interface for the CNC by using the free online simulator of the software at: 

https://hub.pathpilot.com/about

This is a computer controlled metal mill.